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Kean Chris Swanepoel
16 Sep 2021
I love studying at The Photography…
I love studying at The Photography Institute..! The coarse is great and very recourcefull. It teaches you as Photographer either...
Christopher Erwee
09 Sep 2021
This is a fantastic course which has…
This is a fantastic course which has aready taught me me more than I thought I would learn and im...
Theresa Moore
25 Aug 2021
Thank You
There are so many things that I never thought about as a start up photographer that I am so great...
LAURETTE VAN ZIJL
17 Aug 2021
A wonderful photographic learning curve
I find the Photographic Institute basic course extremely informative. It is a demanding course but I am loving every minute...
Aaron Human
10 Aug 2021
Excellent service and tutoring.i have valued and enjoyed the excellent guidance that i have received from lecturers.They are top notch.
I have studied through other colleges and comparing this institute i can state that i have received excellent guidance and...
Jonathan Campbell
06 Aug 2021
Amazing course!
I have learnt so much from The Photography Institute. They cater for both professionals and for those who wish to...
Shantha
04 Aug 2021
Outstanding course!
Outstanding course!
Kayla Leigh Shepherd
20 Jul 2021
Very Helpful and Informative
The course provides a lot of help with feedback from a professional which has helped improve my skills tremendously.It can...
Amma
08 Jul 2021
Learning so much
Learning so much! Transforming the way my eyes see everything. Thank you for an excellent course.
Etienne
06 Jul 2021
This in-depth course has expanded my…
This in-depth course has expanded my view of visual creativity, with experts passing down their knowledge in their fields respected...
Monique
05 Jul 2021
What an excellent course
What an excellent course. It has been a challenge and I'm enjoying every stage of this journey. Every cent worth...
KS
05 Jul 2021
Outstanding Course!
This course is outstanding. The modules are filled with incredible knowledge - you don’t just learn how to take a...
Malorie
03 Jul 2021
Amazing course
I started the course and I didn't know much about Photography, I didn't even know how to use the camera...
Zantoné Bloem
02 Jul 2021
Best place to learn!
I have learned so much thanks to the Photography Institute. I always enjoy sharing what I've learned with other people...
Izelle
27 Jun 2021
Above and beyond happy!
Above and beyond happy! So when I started I didn't have much hope as far as my knowledge about photography was...
This is a cutting edge professional photography course written and directed by some of the best working photographers in their field. The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional photographer or as a keen hobbyist. This is an up-to-date and comprehensive course covering every aspect of photography.
Read MoreThe Professional Photography Course is delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding assignments. The course is designed to be self-paced. Normally you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
View Module OutlinesStudents have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in photography by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.
View Advanced Module OutlinesThe Photography Institute offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study course in photography using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.
Read more about the InstituteWe are accredited and recognised by
In partnership with UNICEF, The Institute donates R 50.00 from each enrolment to the children in the Syria crisis. This money will help to provide a safe education to the children in war-torn Syria. UNICEF’s aim this year is to assist in providing a formal and safe education for 1.2 million children in Syria. This includes the provision of facilities, school furniture, qualified teachers, rehabilitation, safe learning environments, and learning materials. We are very privileged to be working with UNICEF towards this goal.
Read more about the partnershipInternationally recognised and acclaimed, Steven Vote is a photographer, storyteller, director, twice published author, mentor, fine artist, and filmmaker.
Gary Wallis has been a freelance photographer for over 20 years working mainly in fashion and portraiture.
Internationally respected, George Seper has been photographing food for over 30 years.
Doha, Qatar
This course, along with the fantastic guidance of my tutors, has nurtured such a strong foundation for my photography journey and I cannot recommend it enough.
Read MoreDurban
I will never stop learning, it is part of life, and PI will always be the platform where it all started - a solid foundation and impeccable coaching!
Read MoreLagos State, Nigeria
I started with no knowledge on what photography was and today I am being recognized and nominated in my field. Thank you for nurturing me and providing the opportunity that is defining me.
Read MoreBrakpan
When I enrolled with The Photography Institute, I had little knowledge of the technicality of photography and handling of equipment. All I carried was passion in my heart for photography that’s all, and it was just all over the place.
Read MoreJohannesburg
I truly feel like I have climbed a gigantic mountain that fills my heart with joy. And it all started when I clicked that button to enrol.
Thank you 'The Photography Institute'.
Read MoreKitwe, Zambia
I have enjoyed every minute of working and studying with The Photography Institute and would certainly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of advancing their skills or simply getting into photography.
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View our other international locationsWith all our courses being 100% online, we are running as normal during the COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns.
Our staff are working remotely and tutor/student support is available as usual. We have also modified our learning requirements to allow all students to complete their assignments entirely from home, in isolation or lockdown situations.
We wish you the best of health and safety during this difficult time we are all facing.